Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Friday, September 11, 2026 are Colton Cowser (Score: 81, 0.333 AVG, 1.762 OPS in 6 career AB vs Max Scherzer), Garrett Mitchell (Score: 79, 0.600 AVG, 1.600 OPS in 5 career AB vs Andrew Abbott), Zack Gelof (Score: 75, 0.500 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 10 career AB vs George Kirby). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's five factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily.
MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: September 11, 2026
Best H2H matchups from tonight's 15 game slate. 102 matchups evaluated on career AVG, OPS, power, and contact.
Hitters to Watch Today
- Colton Cowser: .333 AVG & 1.762 OPS with 2 HR in 6 AB vs. Max Scherzer | 1+ Hit (minus 115)
- Garrett Mitchell: .600 AVG & 1.600 OPS with 0 HR in 5 AB vs. Andrew Abbott | 1+ Hit (minus 137)
- Zack Gelof: .500 AVG & 1.500 OPS with 1 HR in 10 AB vs. George Kirby | 1+ Hit (minus 250)
- Jeremy Peña: .500 AVG & 1.475 OPS with 0 HR in 8 AB vs. Drew Rasmussen | 1+ Hit (minus 185)
- Ryan Jeffers: .400 AVG & 1.500 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Parker Messick | 1+ Hit (minus 166)
- Elly De La Cruz: .400 AVG & 1.400 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Dustin May | 1+ Hit (minus 174)
Yesterday's H2H matchups: MLB H2H Matchups: September 10
Tonight's Slate
| Matchup | Pitchers | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs | Wilber Dotel vs Shota Imanaga | 2:20 PM ET |
| Colorado Rockies at Detroit Tigers | Mason Adams vs Framber Valdez | 6:40 PM ET |
| Los Angeles Angels at Washington Nationals | Yusei Kikuchi vs Cade Cavalli | 6:45 PM ET |
| New York Mets at New York Yankees | Nolan McLean vs Carlos Rodón | 7:05 PM ET |
| Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays | Chris Bassitt vs Max Scherzer | 7:07 PM ET |
| Kansas City Royals at Boston Red Sox | Seth Lugo vs Sonny Gray | 7:10 PM ET |
| Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays | Miguel Ullola vs Drew Rasmussen | 7:10 PM ET |
| Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins | Blake Snell vs Ryan Gusto | 7:10 PM ET |
| Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves | Aaron Nola vs Chris Sale | 7:15 PM ET |
| Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers | Andrew Abbott vs Dustin May | 7:45 PM ET |
| Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins | Parker Messick vs Taj Bradley | 8:10 PM ET |
| Chicago White Sox at St. Louis Cardinals | Anthony Kay vs Matthew Liberatore | 8:15 PM ET |
| Seattle Mariners at Athletics | George Kirby vs Jeffrey Springs | 9:40 PM ET |
| Texas Rangers at Arizona Diamondbacks | TBD vs TBD | 9:40 PM ET |
| San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants | Robbie Ray vs Anthony Molina | 10:15 PM ET |
1. Colton Cowser (BAL) vs Max Scherzer (RHP)
0.333 AVG, 1.762 OPS in 6 career AB | Rogers Centre | 1+ Hit (minus 115)
Career: 2-for-6 · .333 · 2 HR · 2 XBH · 1.762 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB
Cowser's slash line against Scherzer translates to a 1.762 OPS over 6 AB. That is the kind of split that turns a prop into a play.
Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 3 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 115).
The take is simple. History sides hard with Cowser here. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
2. Garrett Mitchell (MIL) vs Andrew Abbott (LHP)
0.600 AVG, 1.600 OPS in 5 career AB | American Family Field | 1+ Hit (minus 137)
Career: 3-for-5 · .600 · 2 XBH · 1.600 OPS · 1 K
.600 is a real number when it holds up over 5 at bats. Mitchell sees something against Abbott that other hitters do not.
Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 137).
The take is simple. History sides hard with Mitchell here. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
3. Zack Gelof (ATH) vs George Kirby (RHP)
0.500 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 10 career AB | Sutter Health Park | 1+ Hit (minus 250)
Career: 5-for-10 · .500 · 1 HR · 3 XBH · 1.500 OPS · 1 K
When OPS hits 1.500 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Gelof is 5-for-10 against Kirby with the kind of contact that drives runs.
Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 10 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Only 1 strikeout in 10 AB shows the eye is dialed in here.
When the sample says this much, you trust it. Gelof has Kirby's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
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4. Jeremy Peña (HOU) vs Drew Rasmussen (RHP)
0.500 AVG, 1.475 OPS in 8 career AB | Tropicana Field | 1+ Hit (minus 185)
Career: 4-for-8 · .500 · 2 XBH · 1.475 OPS · 2 BB
When OPS hits 1.475 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Peña is 4-for-8 against Rasmussen with the kind of contact that drives runs.
Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Only 0 strikeouts in 8 AB shows the eye is dialed in here. 2 walks in 8 AB show he reads this arm well even when he is not swinging.
When the sample says this much, you trust it. Peña has Rasmussen's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
5. Ryan Jeffers (MIN) vs Parker Messick (LHP)
0.400 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 5 career AB | Target Field | 1+ Hit (minus 166)
Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.500 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB
Jeffers is 2-for-5 (.400) lifetime against Messick. He sees this pitcher well and the at bats keep coming back as hits.
Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 166).
Verdict: give me Jeffers every time he steps in against Messick. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
6. Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs Dustin May (RHP)
0.400 AVG, 1.400 OPS in 5 career AB | American Family Field | 1+ Hit (minus 174)
Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.400 OPS · 2 K
Cruz is 2-for-5 (.400) lifetime against May. He sees this pitcher well and the at bats keep coming back as hits.
Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 174).
The take is simple. History sides hard with Cruz here. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
7. Jackson Chourio (MIL) vs Andrew Abbott (LHP)
0.300 AVG, 1.362 OPS in 10 career AB | American Family Field | 2+ Hits (+172)
Career: 3-for-10 · .300 · 2 HR · 2 XBH · 1.362 OPS · 1 K · 3 BB
When OPS hits 1.362 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Chourio is 3-for-10 against Abbott with the kind of contact that drives runs.
Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Only 1 strikeout in 10 AB shows the eye is dialed in here.
Verdict: give me Chourio every time he steps in against Abbott. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
8. Brice Turang (MIL) vs Andrew Abbott (LHP)
0.400 AVG, 1.200 OPS in 10 career AB | American Family Field | 1+ Hit (minus 207)
Career: 4-for-10 · .400 · 3 XBH · 1.200 OPS · 2 BB
Turang's slash line against Abbott translates to a 1.200 OPS over 10 AB. That is the kind of split that turns a prop into a play.
Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Only 0 strikeouts in 10 AB shows the eye is dialed in here. 3 extra base hits in 10 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry.
Verdict: give me Turang every time he steps in against Abbott. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
Hit Props to Consider
- Colton Cowser 1+ Hit (minus 115): 0.333 career AVG vs Max Scherzer (6 AB). Implied: 53%.
- Garrett Mitchell 1+ Hit (minus 137): 0.600 career AVG vs Andrew Abbott (5 AB). Implied: 58%.
- Zack Gelof 1+ Hit (minus 250): 0.500 career AVG vs George Kirby (10 AB). Implied: 71%.
- Jeremy Peña 1+ Hit (minus 185): 0.500 career AVG vs Drew Rasmussen (8 AB). Implied: 65%.
- Ryan Jeffers 1+ Hit (minus 166): 0.400 career AVG vs Parker Messick (5 AB). Implied: 62%.
- Elly De La Cruz 1+ Hit (minus 174): 0.400 career AVG vs Dustin May (5 AB). Implied: 64%.
- Jackson Chourio 2+ Hits (+172): 0.300 career AVG vs Andrew Abbott (10 AB). Implied: 37%.
- Brice Turang 1+ Hit (minus 207): 0.400 career AVG vs Andrew Abbott (10 AB). Implied: 67%.
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